2019 Maharashtra Open - General Discussion

[Enceladus]

In addition to Doha and Brisbane, a tournament of 250 in the Indian city of Pune will take place in the first week of the 2019 ATP season. One actually TOP 10 tennis player take part this tournament:

6th Kevin Anderson

Other participants are: Chung, Simon (defending champion), Jaziri, Paire, Carballés or Munar.

Official website: http://www.maharashtraopen.com/

Date: 31 December 2018 – 5 January 2019
Edition: 24th
Singles draw: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Maharashtra_Open_–_Singles#Draw
Doubles draw: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Maharashtra_Open_–_Doubles#Draw

 

[Centrius]

Has the draw came out yet?

 

[Sentinel]

Please put some dates in the first post. Thanks for the thread.
(31st to 5th I see).

Also if yuo can find out which channels this is showing in India, would be wonderful.

 

[EloQuent]

Is there a full list of players?

I think this is going to give us another surprise winner.

 

[Enceladus]

Is there a full list of players?

I think this is going to give us another surprise winner.

Full list is here (singles, doubles players and singles qualifiers): http://www.maharashtraopen.com/players

 

[The Green Mile]

Tennis 2019, so close Simon/Jaziri dream final hopefully....

 

[Enceladus]

Updates: Cilic withdrew from the tournament.

https://www.ubitennis.net/2018/12/marin-cilic-pulls-pune-international/

 

[Harry_Wild]

It is sponsored by Tata car company and is in India! ATP 250 level! Starts on the 31st! http://www.maharashtraopen.com/

 

[Mainad]

Updates: Cilic withdrew from the tournament.

https://www.ubitennis.net/2018/12/marin-cilic-pulls-pune-international/

Doesn't say what the problem is. Wonder if he will be fit to play the AO?

 

[oldmanfan]

Doesn't say what the problem is. Wonder if he will be fit to play the AO?

He played, and won, DC2018 finals so I'm 'guessing' that he'd rather sit out the extra week to have the needed rest/prep time bc most others didn't play DC finals. AO is more important, and he can always play an extra 250s in Australia if he wants even more match play.

 

[The Green Mile]

Draw is out. @Enceladus Could you please put it in the OP when you get the chance? Cheers.

 

[stringertom]

Hope there are some fine Tatas on display there this week!!!

 

[Enceladus]

Draw is out. @Enceladus Could you please put it in the OP when you get the chance? Cheers.

Link to draw (singles and doubles) was added to the OP.

 

[EloQuent]

Man this field is weaker than a challenger.

 

[Nostradamus]

Man this field is weaker than a challenger.

Chung is in it. that makes it a legendary tournament

 

[Archsree]

Chung is in it. that makes it a legendary tournament

And Paire too

 

[EloQuent]

Chung is in it. that makes it a legendary tournament

And Paire too

Don't forget Gulbis.

 

[Archsree]

Gulbis won his match today

 

[stringertom]

Man this field is weaker than a challenger.

But it has great Tatas! Other boobs too...Anderson, Chung, Simon, Paire (of Pune Tatas).

Gulbis FTW! Aiziet!

 

[The Green Mile]

Ivo vs FAA scheduled first for today's session. About 21.5 years in age difference between the two players.

 

[The Green Mile]

What an abysmal turn out for the first match here....

 

[The Green Mile]

The match has started, Ivo just served three aces in his opening service game to level the score at 1-1. Big man electing to receive first.

 

[The Green Mile]

Yikes, FAA. Such a strong start to the match as well. A complete lack of 1st serves in his third service game of the match, FAA making four unforced errors to gift the service break! Pressing just a little there....

3-2, Karlovic.

 

[The Green Mile]

Farking ridiculous accuracy coupled with power from Dr Ivo, unreal serving into each and every corner. Convincing game to consolidate, 4-2.

FAA doing a good job on 2nd serve return though, maybe not winning majority of points (unsure), but is picking them up nicely.

 

[The Green Mile]

Composed serve plus one combinations from FAA, quick aggressive footwork and is there to take time away. Not like Ivo even tries to defend though...

He's played a good 1st set so far, only the one sloppy service game. One more chance for the break. Ivo up 5-4.

 

[The Green Mile]

I wonder if FAA's average went down because of a couple of those shank mishits...

 

[The Green Mile]

Yeah, not much you can do there unfortunately. Quick love hold for Ivo, four serves not making their way back over the net. 6/4.

 

[Zebrev]

I believe Felix has massive potential.

 

[The Green Mile]

FAA never seen tennis like this before lol, rushed so often, what a point at the net from the big guy.

 

[The Green Mile]

I believe Felix has massive potential.

From the matches I've seen with him, he seems to have a good reset button and his quite mentally headstrong. Solid baseline game.

 

[The Green Mile]

This Foxxtenn real bounce system is much quicker than what it was last year.

 

[The Green Mile]

On the far side Ivo has been content at serving down the middle on deuce court, closer side it's been out wide on the deuce side. Both cheat codes of course. Interesting preference though.

Ivo holds from 15-30 down, 2-2, 2nd set.

 

[oldmanfan]

Why can't Dr. Ivo have a slightly off day today like his Challenger days end of last year? Crazy accurate serving.

 

[oldmanfan]

The big hair makes FAA look even younger than he already is. He looks 14! lol

 

[oldmanfan]

Good hold!

 

[The Green Mile]

Why can't Dr. Ivo have a slightly off day today like his Challenger days end of last year? Crazy accurate serving.

But what a sight it is though. Nothing like watching Kyrgios walk up to the baseline all willy nilly and bomb down aces seemingly without a care in the world. Maybe it's just personnel preference.... I enjoy the angles he creates coupled with power a lot more than watching Nick constantly bomb down 135 mph serves down the middle.

 

[The Green Mile]

Ivo holds on for 3-3, 1st serve is hard enough, when you're averaging 185-190 kmh on 2nd serve as well....

 

[The Green Mile]

Great dipping 2nd serve return from FAA, sets himself up for the forehand pass. 15-30.

Just didn't get a hold of that 2nd serve cleanly, Ivo there for the high forehand volley. First signs of frustration in this return game from FAA. 30-30.

Snuffed out by quality 2nd serves nonetheless. 4-4, 2nd set.

 

[The Green Mile]

FAA continues to stay strong on serve, no lapses in this 2nd set so far. 5-4...

 

[oldmanfan]

Imagine if Dr. Ivo has 'only' Fed's slice BH returns, nothing more from Fed. Couple that with Dr. Ivo's volleys and

 

[The Green Mile]

Ivo is serving so well, even by his standards...

 

[oldmanfan]

Focus Felix

 

[oldmanfan]

focus MOAR

at least take it to a TB

 

[The Green Mile]

Ivo has 2 BPs here, though he has applied more pressure in this return game than the break in the 1st set..... FAA missing...

 

[oldmanfan]

sigh...

 

[The Green Mile]

Oh dear, a double fault to seal the break.

 

[oldmanfan]

Jeez! that T-serve was like a bullet!

 

[The Green Mile]

FAA trying his luck with the lob, hmmmm...... Only Andy is allowed to try that shot.

 

[oldmanfan]

FAA will be glad to know that Karlovic is the oldest top100ish atm, meaning he'll retire soon while Felix is only 18.

 

[oldmanfan]

gsm. a good learning experience for FAA. onwards and upwards Felix!